Completely restored from engine, interior, exterior.......
1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
You are bidding on a 1968 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible. It isin its original color of #1554/Cherry Red. The original interior color has beenchanged from black to tan. She was manufactured on May 22nd, 1968. TheVIN # is 148838983. She still retains her original owners-manual, originalbrochure, keys, and jack. I also have the “Certificate Birth Certificate from VolkswagenGermany.”
This example is in stunning condition. She was fullyrestored back in 2016-2018 and purchased by the previous owner who lived in NewYork. When he purchased the car in 2016, he paid $35,000.00, shipped it to NewYork and spent another $6,235.00 for a total of $41,235.00. The previous ownerwas a Porsche collector and immediately stored the car on a lift, covered it inhis temperature-controlled garage until he died in 2023. When I purchased thecar, I brought it completely gone over and spent a total of $9,283.34. I haveevery receipt from the beginning of the restoration including all my receiptswhich total just above $50,000.00.
She drives beautifully, has lots of power, shifts smoothly,all lights and electrical are functioning, the sound system and Bluetooth aregreat including the hands-free phone mic, The convertible top is beautiful andfunctions perfectly, the engine compartment and interior show as brand new, shehandles beautifully.
I will list everything possible that was done to the carduring the restoration and during my ownership. Many additional adjustments andsorting can be seen on all included invoices.
2016-2018
Install new seat belts.
New seat covers, door panels, German weave carpetincluding hush mat ultrasound deadener.
New master cylinder
New remote battery terminals
New floor pans left and right rockers and complete undercoating.
New floor mats
New 2168cc engine, with dual Weber carburetors. Engine breakin and dyno
New left engine compartment shelf
New firewall and 3-piece firewall set
New oil cooling system
New high-performance transmission, mounts and rebuiltwith stringer internals.
New brakes, lines
New wood grain dash skin
New lower kick panel
New dash script
New OEM windshield, rubber, and molding
New fuel tank, fuel hoses, fuel filler neck
New front emblem seal
New Left & Right inner door pillar seals, door hingeseals
Repair steering wheel bushings.
Installed 2” narrowed front beam and 2” dropped spindles.
Drilled front rotors and rear drums for 5 X 130 bolt pattern.
New chrome Porsche style Fuch rims
New chrome center caps and paint inner Fuchs black
New tires front and back
New Chrome Vortex LED headlights with Halo rings
New Custom Autosound single disc remote CD player
New Custom Autosound radio with Bluetooth USB & Auxillary
New rear speaker hidden behind rear seat. NO HOLES were drilled.
New seat belts
New convertible top and matching boot
New trunk carpet
New trigger shifter
New pedal covers
New exhaust system
WORK PERFORMED IN APRIL 2023
New alternator
New rear seat belt to accommodate my granddaughter.
New battery
Oil change
Adjust valves
New fuel hoses
New front brake hoses, bleed
Lube rear brakes
New tires, balance and alignment including spare tire.
New oil pressure gauge
New headlight mesh grills
New custom coco mats
LIST OF IMPERFECTIONS
Rear center bead on convertible top is slightly liftedand is more aesthetic and not mechanical. An auto upholstery can repair this.
Paint is in beautiful condition with no dings orscratches. There are a few spots where the paint shows a tiny bubble. One onthe driver front fender was more obvious, so I had a clear bra materialinstalled to prevent any further issues. It worked perfectly and is not visibleunless you know where it is.
The new larger motor and exhaust do not allow for heatexchangers, so there is no heat. I am an avid motorcyclist and installed twopigtails from the battery. When my wife and I drive it in cooler weather, Isimply plug on our heated jackets, and we are extremely comfortable.
OWNER BACKGROUND
I have been in the auto appearanceindustry for over twenty years. I havebeen featured in over 500 publications as well as an author for Chiltons autodetailing books and have written over 70 articles on car care. I am a vintage Porsche collector which youwill see in two of the photos. I storeall my cars in a temperature-controlled environment, all my cars are coveredand maintained regularly. Every month Icheck tire pressure and run-drive each car for 10-20 miles. I have owned a 1961 Ghia, a 1974 Ghia, aswell as three VW beetles back in my early days.I am more about aesthetics and not speed. None of my collection gets driven hard. I am also a collector and rider ofmotorcycles,
- Make: Volkswagen
- Model: Karmann Ghia
- Type: Convertible
- Year: 1968
- Mileage: 65800
- VIN: 148838983
- Color: Red
- Vehicle Title: Clean Want to buy? Contact seller!
